Production Tech

Job Description :

At Pentair , you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

You will perform a series of operations and duties throughout the Foundry from melting and pouring the liquid metal, swinging of a sledgehammer for knockouts, to removing the finished casting and grinding and polishing.

Job description and details :

• You will be helping with the process of producing castings for our pumps in our foundry, and the duties you could be performing are listed below.
• Running machines and using power hand tools such as grinders
• Using a sledgehammer on a frequent basis to do knockouts from the molds
• Perform and assist a series of operations or duties to make iron and prepare it for the production lines, charges back furnaces by using overhead crane, pours molten iron samples for chemistry and temperatures.
• Measures, weighs and adds minerals and additives to the furnace and ladles as required by the iron control and laboratory technician.
• Removes slag from the furnaces and taps the iron from the furnaces and maintain and repair spouts on both ladles and furnaces as needed.
• Brings supplies and additives to the deck and removes slag hoppers from deck with hoist and forklift. Worker will be required to center the ladle over the furnaces and is responsible for the distribution of the right grade of iron and quantity to the molding lines.
• Move weights from one mold to the next (once the sprue is grey) at No-Bake line. Transfer molds from closing line to pouring conveyors and from pouring conveyers to cooling conveyers.
• Working in a team based lean manufacturing environment where safety is our number one priority

Position hours / shift (Overtime Available!) :

Physical Requirements :

Physical requirements are standing, walking, twisting at the waist, lifting, and lowering weights up to 50lbs.

Compensation :

The hourly pay for this role is : $21.76 / hr.

Benefits :

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees :

Pentair is an equal opportunity Employer :

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.